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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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